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US restores defense talks but says no Russian interest in ending war

Washington (AFP) - The US and Russian defense chiefs spoke Friday for the first time in months but Secretary of State Antony Blinken said he saw no interest from Moscow for broader talks to end the Ukraine war.

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US restores defense talks with Russia but sees no interest in ending war

AFP

U.S. sees no evidence Russia is interested in ending Ukraine aggression - Blinken

The United States will consider every means to advance diplomacy with Russia if it sees an opening, but at the moment Moscow shows no sign of willingness to engage in meaningful talks, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Friday.

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U.S. prefers diplomacy on Iran but sees no nuclear deal for now -Blinken

The United States believes diplomacy is the best way to address Iran's nuclear program but sees no imminent revival of the 2015 nuclear deal for now because of Tehran's injection of extraneous issues, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Friday.

Reuters

Antony Blinken’s Silicon Valley visit underscores US cybersecurity concerns

Secretary of state met tech executives to discuss national security even as US public is increasingly skeptical of industry

The Guardian - US

UK Urges Yemen’s Houthis to Avoid Escalation, US Calls for Release of 12 Employees

The British government urges the Houthi militias not to escalate and deal constructively with the efforts of the United Nations envoy to extend the truce in Yemen, according to the UK Government Arabic Spokesperson in MENA, Rosie Dyas. Dyas said in a statement on Twitter that the Houthis' rejection of…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Brittney Griner gets support as she spends her 32nd birthday in Russian prison

“Thank you everyone for fighting so hard to get me home. All the support and love are definitely helping me,” Griner said in a statement.

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Members Of Congress Urge State Department To Act More Quickly On Internal Anti-Semitic Incidents

A bipartisan group of congressmen and women asks the Secretary of State of the anti-semitism investigation results.

Zenger

The family of slain Palestinian American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh demands justice

It's been over five months since Abu Akleh was killed on the job, most likely by Israeli forces. Her niece tells Morning Edition about her aunt's legacy and her family's campaign for accountability.

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Beijing ‘on a much faster timeline’ to annex Taiwan, US says

Blinken warns China could use ‘coercive’ and ‘forceful’ means to hasten reunification process

The Independent UK

China’s plans to annex Taiwan moving ‘much faster’ under Xi, says Blinken

Comments by US secretary of state come after Xi told Communist party Congress Taiwan is core to plans for China’s ‘rejuvenation’

The Guardian - AU

US Warns of Sanctions over Iran Drone Ties after Kyiv Strikes

The United States warned Monday it would take action against companies and nations working with Iran's drone program after Russia used the imports for deadly kamikaze strikes in Kyiv. "Anyone doing business with Iran that could have any link to UAVs or ballistic missile developments or the flow of arms…

Asharq Al-Awsat

China sees 'much faster timeline' on taking Taiwan, Blinken warns

San Francisco (AFP) - Beijing wants to seize Taiwan "on a much faster timeline" than previously considered, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Monday, warning that President Xi Jinping was leading China in a more aggressive direction.

AFP

US ready to work with Xi but sees more 'aggressive' China

San Francisco (AFP) - The United States said Monday that President Xi Jinping was leading China in a more "aggressive" direction but renewed eagerness to cooperate on shared interests as he prepares for a historic third term.

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Harris, Blinken, Sullivan Hail Iran Protests

Vice President Kamala Harris and other top US leaders on Friday hailed women leading protests in Iran as they met Iranian activists. Harris, Secretary of State Antony Blinken and National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan each met with Nazanin Boniadi, the Iranian-born actress and human rights advocate. Harris voiced “support for…

The Guardian - US

Dikembe Mutombo undergoing treatment after brain tumor diagnosis

Basketball Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo is undergoing treatment in Atlanta for a brain tumor, the NBA announced Saturday

France 24

First Russian soldiers arrive in Belarus for new joint force

The first Russian soldiers have arrived in Belarus to take part in a new joint force announced this week, Minsk's defence ministry said on Saturday. Earlier in the day, Saudi Arabia announced $400 million in humanitarian aid for Kyiv. Read FRANCE 24’s liveblog to catch up on the day's events…

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US announces new $725m military assistance package for Ukraine

The new aid is aimed at restocking ammunition for advanced weapons systems used in Ukraine’s counteroffensive.

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U.S. 'deeply concerned' over reports of increasing violence in northern Ethiopia

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Friday that the United States was "deeply concerned" about reports of increasing violence in the conflict in northern Ethiopia.

AFP

Harris, Blinken hail Iran protests in activist meetings

Washington (AFP) - Vice President Kamala Harris and other top US leaders on Friday hailed women leading protests in Iran as they met activists originally from the country whose clerical leadership is waging a crackdown.

AFP

Blinken hails 'remarkable' Iran protests

Washington (AFP) - US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Friday hailed as "remarkable" the mass protests in Iran as he met activists originally from the country whose clerical leadership is waging a crackdown.

Al Jazeera

US and Philippine forces conduct live-fire coastal combat drills

Officials say the military drills are not directed at any country, though they come at a time of tension with China.

AFP

US offers help for troubled Haiti but cautious on troops

Washington (AFP) - The United States on Wednesday offered new help to Haiti in combatting the Caribbean nation's spiraling security and health crises, but made clear it was reluctant to send troops for a proposed international force.

Reuters

U.S. to speed up delivery of fresh humanitarian aid to Haiti

The United States will speed up the provision of humanitarian aid to Haiti and bolster its security assistance, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Wednesday, as the Caribbean nation faces a crisis caused by a blockade on its main fuel port by gangs.

Reuters

U.N. publicly rejects Russia's call for secret vote on Ukraine

The United Nations General Assembly voted on Monday to reject Russia's call for the 193-member body to hold a secret ballot later this week on whether to condemn Moscow's move to annex four partially occupied regions in Ukraine.

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